Ned Berke

Ned Berke has a diverse work background in the media industry. Ned currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at BlueLena, where they lead strategic and product development to grow reader engagement and revenue for independent publishers. Ned also holds the position of Vice President, Audience Strategy at BlueLena, working with publishers to drive audience growth and consumer revenue strategies.

Prior to BlueLena, Berke worked as the Program Director, Audience Development at the Center for Cooperative Media, providing consulting and training services to news publishers. Ned also led the digital transformation of the Brooklyn Eagle as Editor In Chief, doubling readership and increasing email signups during their tenure.

Berke's experience also includes roles such as Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Audience Development at the Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism, Director of Product & Audience Development at LifePosts, and Founding Board Member at LION Publishers. Ned has demonstrated expertise in audience development, product management, and mentorship in the media industry.

Ned Berke earned a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Media Studies from Rutgers University between 2002 and 2006. In 2017, they obtained a certification in Product Thinking for News from CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.